Plus: CargoNet's Thanksgiving theft trends, a robotic system for unloading non-palletized goods lands a $50M investment, trucks stolen in Chicago, and more.
In the latest episode of "The Freight Caviar Podcast", we sit down with Charley Dehoney, CEO & Co-Founder of Upwell. He discusses his early experiences at Worldwide Express and GlobalTranz, and why he believes industry consolidation is on the horizon.
FMCSA releases video for drivers to get back CDLs, Trump names commerce secretary, and more.
April saw a 20% year-over-year decrease in used Class 8 truck sales, falling to 17,600 units, accompanied by a 29% drop in average price, according to ACT Research. With inventory growing and demand softening, Steve Tam, Vice President at ACT Research, anticipates demand for used equipment will likely decrease as freight volumes continue to contract. However, industry insiders are hopeful for a market turnaround by year's end.
Source: Transport Topics
Windrose Semi reveals striking similarities to Tesla's design. Here are the features, performance, and industry implications of their electric truck.
North Carolina upgrades weigh stations with $5.8M tech boost. New systems include weigh-in-motion and license plate readers for improved safety and efficiency.
Alabama jury rules against Daimler Truck NA in a $160M verdict for a truck driver injured due to alleged defective cab and seat design.
ATRI study shows 39% of truck deliveries face costly delays. Industry loses $15B annually.
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